The 16-19 Bursary replaces the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), and is to help the most vulnerable young people aged 16 to 19 to participate in full-time education or training. The aim of this document is to provide outline principles to which Belper School & Sixth Form Centre will adhere to in administering the 16-19 bursary fund to ensure that learners accessing learning post 16 experiencing financial hardship receive appropriate support. This document should be read in conjunction with the EFA guidance 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. It may typically be used for:
Transport
Books
Equipment
Field trips that are essential to the course and other course-related costs
The costs of attending university interviews and open days
Specialist clothing
Emergency meal and travel support
We will provide support for students from the bursary fund by making payments in kind where possible.
The bursary fund is not for non-education related costs. For example, it will not be provided for:
General living costs
Non-essential extra-curricular activities
Any learning support and pastoral services that we provide